Pediatric and Off-Label Indications for Viread

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Viread Uses in Children

Viread is approved for treating HIV in children age two years and older. To accommodate such young children, an oral powder form (as well as lower-strength tablets) are available.

Viread is also approved to treat hepatitis B in adolescents age 12 years and older. Talk with your child's healthcare provider about the benefits and risks of using the drug in children.

Off-Label Viread Uses

On occasion, your healthcare provider may recommend Viread for treating something other than HIV infection and AIDS. This is called an "off-label" use. At this time, Viread is used off-label to prevent HIV infection in people exposed to the virus (such as a healthcare worker who comes in contact with a contaminated needle stick). This is called postexposure prophylaxis (PEP).

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